boogerman

[ boog-er-man, boo-ger- ]

noun

, plural boog·er·men.

1. South Midland and Southern U.S. bogeyman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boogerman¹

First recorded in 1845–50; blend of booger and (bogey)man

Example Sentences

De boogerman liable tuh tote yuh off whilst Ah’m gone.”

From Literature

Nothing could have been more innocent than the careless way in which they made their way toward the home of the Boogerman.

From Project Gutenberg

If a child cried at night, or if a wide-awake little one uttered a whimpering protest when bed-time came, the nurses—not one nurse, but all the nurses—would raise their hands warningly, and whisper in a frightened tone, "Sh-sh! the Boogerman is standing right there by the window; if you make a noise, he'll know right where you are—and then what will happen?"

From Project Gutenberg

When the Boogerman came opposite Adelaide's hiding-place, she jumped up suddenly, aimed her gun and cried Bang! in a loud voice.

From Project Gutenberg

"Get up, Boogerman!" commanded Adelaide.

From Project Gutenberg